T-Pain Is On A Boat: Re: [Electric Boats] conversion

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Re: [Electric Boats] conversion

steve

i have not yet bought it

part of the decision to buy will depend on the propulsion system that i will install.

i'm sure there are major differences in converting a gemini with a stern drive, or a renaissance with two inboards

i have very little idea what the costs entail, but i would also like to upgrade the creature comforts.

if possible i would like to have no supplemental generator onboard.

i plan on island hopping in the lesser antillies for about 6 mo each winter, and doing little sailing the remainder of the year

what else can i say to get a better picture of what i am looking at?

thanx

bill

From: Steve Dolan <sdolan@scannersllc.com>
To: "electricboats@yahoogroups.com" <electricboats@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wed, January 25, 2012 2:57:25 PM
Subject: RE: [Electric Boats] conversion

Bt,
I'm running a twin engine 41' Cat with the Solomons systems. There is a lot of info and good people here that love to discuss EP but more info will be needed from you.

Make and assume it's a Sailing cat?
You got sail drives or straight shaft?
What are you planning to do with the boat, what kind of sailing?
What are your expectations?
What is your hull speed now?
A budget # might be interesting. Several ways to approach the conversion as well as systems out there.

I'm sure there are a dozen other questions but that might get us started.
Most of these guys are running small design stuff but love to talk about anything EP so some history will be great.

Steve in Solomons MD
Lagoon 410 SE